The move by the author of the bill, Sen. James Metzen (DFL-St. Paul) came after the floor approved an amendment allowing Sunday growler sales in a 43 to 22 vote.

That same measure was stripped from the bill during a Tax Committee Hearing on Monday.

“After a disappointing committee vote yesterday that stripped brewery and brewpub provisions, it was heartening to see the vast majority of my Senate colleagues vote to support these small businesses across Minnesota that generate $80 million in revenue a year and employ more than 8,000 Minnesotans. I'm not sure where we go from here given that the liquor bill was tabled, but today's vote sends a strong message," Sen. Roger Reinert (DFL-Duluth) said in a statement.